We are in the future, people: Tesla just released thousands of driverless cars

Tesla just released thousands of driverless cars onto the roads and we are all very scared and impressed.

Last night, the electric car maker remotely updated 60,000 vehicles in its Model S series to make them able to find a parking space, park, and even (gulp) change lanes by themselves.

The cars’ owners, meanwhile, woke up with semi-autonomous cars without even having to touch them.

Look mum, no hands! (Picture: Reuters)

‘I think this is going to be quite a profound experience for people,’ Elon Musk, the cult figure who founded Tesla, said. ‘It will change people’s perception of the future quite drastically.’

The updated software uses radar and camera equipment already installed on the cars to react to traffic on the road, although for now it can’t recognise traffic lights – so no cheeky napping at the wheel just yet.